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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.22, 410.26 and 214.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.22, 410.26 and 214.30 is: 295.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.22 : 410.26 = 214.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.22/410.26 = 214.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.22x = 410.26 × 214.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.22x = 87,918.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,918.72/297.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.80

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